Chile Con Queso Dip

By Lv2Cook

Ingredients

• 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes undrained
• 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles undrained
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1 (8-ounce) package fat-free cream cheese softened
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 6 ounces light processed cheese cubed (such as Velveeta Light)
• Cilantro sprigs (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Drain tomatoes and tomatoes with chiles in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/3 cup liquid; set tomatoes and reserved liquid aside.

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 4 minutes. Add cream cheese; cook until cheese melts, stirring constantly. Add tomatoes, reserved liquid, and chili powder; bring to a boil. Add processed cheese; reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes or until cheese melts, stirring constantly. Garnish with cilantro, if desired. Serve warm with baked tortilla chips.

Serving Size: 1/4 cup